January 14 -15, 2020 l New Orleans Marriott l 555 Canal Street
MEET STEPHANIE M. PIIMAUNA
Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion
MGM Resorts International
Stephanie has been in the customer service and learning and development industry for the past 20 years. Within the last 16 years she has traveled across the United States and Europe facilitating leadership training and delivering motivational speeches for many organizations across the globe. She has been in the learning & development field for many years and currently serves as the Executive Director of Diversity & Inclusion Programs for the MGM Resorts International, an entertainment company with 81,000 employees across the United States and overseas, she leads 15 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Councils and 23 ENGs (Employee Network Groups), assist in the developing D&I strategies that impact recruitment, retention, guest experience, and employee experiences for the company. Her years of management and leadership experience lends to her ability to speak on various topics.
Stephanie has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, is a certified trainer for Franklin Covey, and a faculty member of Rady Business School of Management (UCSD). She has consulted on various topics such as leadership effectiveness, Diversity & Inclusion strategies, innovation, and more.
Stephanie is married to a wonderful man named Mike and is the grandmother of two beautiful grandbabies; Koa and Evee. Stephanie delivers with energy and enthusiasm that brings her sessions to life.
Opening Keynote
Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion
Recognized by Forbes
Magazine as one of the World's Best Employers, MGM Resorts International began
their focused approach on diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2000. Their
Diversity & Inclusion has been long but fruitful. During this session
Stephanie Piimuana, MGM Resorts Internationals Executive Director, will provide
key insights through the telling of the MGM Resorts D&I story. You will
leave energized, inspired, and committed to diversity & inclusion as a renewed
business focus resulting in a culture of growth, development, retention, and
engagement. This session will help you connect the head (business acumen) and
heart (passion and meaning) of your diversity and Inclusion strategy.